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Protests in India: Doctor raped and murdered in Kolkata

In a shocking incident, a 31-year-old trainee doctor was raped and murdered on August 14 at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata. This case has not only shocked the medical community but also the entire nation, triggering a…

Ascending the Temple Mount: An Unholy Act in a Site of Holiness

Every year, Jews recite the entire Pentateuch aloud in synagogues. It is divided in weekly portions. Last week’s one (Vaet’hanan, Deuteronomy 3 :23 – 7 :11) contains passages that are central to Jewish liturgy, including the Shema, a declaration of…

Now, I try to see myself…

Now, I try to see myself Myself as a very good friend.   I’ve seen myself Someone who has to be perfect at all times.   I’ve seen myself Someone who has to please others, always please.   I’ve seen…

The Future of Our World by Noam Chomsky

Noam Chomsky (95) famous dissident and father of modern linguistics, considered one of the world’s leading intellectuals, is recovering from a stroke he suffered at age 94 and now living with his wife in Brazil. According to a report in…

Prof Yunus Calls PM Modi, Assures Security to Hindus in Bangladesh

Guwahati: As the voices against the atrocities on Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh get mounted across India and many parts of the globe, the head of the interim Bangla government in Dhaka made a call to Prime Minister Narendra…

Race in the Race

When Barack Obama ran for president of the United States sixteen years ago, he snipped at his staff that they were pretending that he was not black. Of course this is an issue, he apparently said. Sixteen years later, the…

Open Letter to Peace

August 13, 2024, El Espectador Dear white, pink, black, blue or violet girl, I feel that from so much naming and looking for you, from so much walking to the squares and lighting candles for you, we are already friends;…

BAN Toxics urges caution using mosquito coils, household insecticides and fogging amid rising dengue cases due to potential health risks

With DOH data showing a 33% increase in dengue cases from January 1 to August 3 compared to the same period last year, environmental NGO BAN Toxics is cautioning the public and urging regulatory agencies to address the hazards posed…

Arab Spring Effect in South Asia: After Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, Which next?

Yemeni human rights activist Tawakkul Karman, known as “The Mother of the Revolution,” once said, Youth is a revolution; they cannot be stopped, they cannot be suppressed, and they cannot be silenced. Karman’s words came true in Bangladesh on August…

The Role of Diasporas in Political Freedom Movements: Agents of Change Across Borders

In the interconnected world of the 21st century, diaspora communities have emerged as pivotal players in the pursuit of political freedom and self-determination for their homelands. These communities, often dispersed across multiple countries, wield significant influence through their ability to…

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